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A warm, spicy explosion that's a crowd-pleaser for a reason. While its many flankers might vex some, the original Spicebomb is a reliably potent, compliment-getting winter warmer that'll stand strong in any smoky bar.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Viktor & Rolf's Spicebomb (2012) - the Olivier Polge saffron-cinnamon-tobacco masculine that became Viktor & Rolf's defining masculine signature, here translated into a bergamot-grapefruit-pepper opening over saffron and cinnamon with a tobacco-leather close. Honest dupe-fidelity for cold-weather masculine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 18% |
| Floral | 3% | 4% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 8% | 4% |
| Sweet | 12% | 12% |
| Warm | 37% | 39% |
| Woody | 12% | 12% |
| Earthy | 14% | 15% |
| Animalic | 13% | 14% |
| Fresh | 12% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and warm, spicy accords make it less suitable for the office. However, it's a stellar choice for dates and evening casual wear, as its seductive nature is often noted by wearers for bars and intimate settings. It leans too casual for formal events and is entirely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
Warm-spicy-tobacco structure peaks in cold weather; summer too dense.
Occasions
Bold warm-spicy masculine is built for date, evening, formal. Less suited to sport or summer-office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Tobacco, Leather accords and Bergamot, Grapefruit notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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